Selzach facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Selzach
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Selzach village
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 Selzach
Location in Switzerland
Selzach
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Lebern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 19.47 km2 (7.52 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,491 | |
| • Density | 179.30/km2 (464.39/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2545
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| Surrounded by | Bellach, Bettlach, Court (BE), Gänsbrunnen, Grenchen, Leuzigen (BE), Lommiswil, Lüsslingen, Nennigkofen, Oberdorf | |
Selzach is a town, also called a municipality, located in the Lebern district of Switzerland. It's part of the Solothurn canton, which is like a state or region in Switzerland.
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History of Selzach
Selzach was first written about in history books in the year 1181. Back then, its name was Selsacho.
Geography and Landscape
Selzach covers an area of about 19.48 square kilometers (7.52 square miles). A large part of this land, about 50.3%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 38.2% of the area.
About 9.2% of Selzach's land is built up with buildings and roads. Rivers and lakes make up 1.7% of the area. A small part, 0.6%, is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
The town stretches from the Aare river, which is 428 meters (1,404 feet) above sea level. It goes all the way up to the Hasenmatt mountain, which is 1,445 meters (4,741 feet) high. This mountain is on the edge of the Jura Mountains. Selzach includes the main village, a small hamlet called Haag, and the historic area of Altreu.
Town Symbol: Coat of Arms
The official symbol, or coat of arms, for Selzach is quite simple. It shows a red background with a silver salt shaker on it. This is called Gules a Salt Cellar Argent in heraldry terms.
People and Population
Selzach has a population of about 3,100 people. Around 11.9% of the people living in Selzach are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 9.1%.
Most people in Selzach speak German, about 92.5% of the population. A smaller number of people speak French (1.3%) or Italian (1.2%).
In 2008, about half the population was male (50.5%) and half was female (49.5%). Most people were Swiss citizens. About 37.6% of the people living in Selzach in 2000 were also born there.
The population of Selzach has changed over time, as shown in this chart:
Important Heritage Sites
The old ruined city of Altreu is a very important historical place. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's protected and valued for its history.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Selzach was 2.7%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Many people in Selzach work in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 157 people work in farming, which is the primary economic sector. There are around 50 businesses in this area.
- Manufacturing: About 981 people work in the secondary sector, which includes making things in factories. There are 48 businesses here.
- Services: About 262 people work in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops, restaurants, and offices. There are 79 businesses in this sector.
In 2000, many people traveled for work. About 906 workers came into Selzach for their jobs, while 1,039 workers left Selzach to work in other places. This means more people leave Selzach for work than come in. Most people (60.4%) use a private car to get to work, while 12.6% use public transportation.
Religion in Selzach
Based on a survey from 2000, here's a look at the different religions in Selzach:
- About 42.4% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- Around 33.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller groups included members of an Orthodox church (0.50%) and the Christian Catholic Church (0.50%).
- About 1.42% belonged to other Christian churches.
- Around 2.14% of the population were Islamic.
- Very small numbers of people were Buddhist or Hindu.
- About 14.27% of the people said they did not belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education and Learning
Many people in Selzach have a good education. About 39.7% of the population has finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school or vocational training.
Also, about 11.2% of the people have completed higher education. This means they went to a university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule).
In 2000, 103 students who lived in other towns came to Selzach for school. At the same time, 122 students from Selzach went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Selzach para niños
